Permanent bracelet
Permanent bracelets are also known as infinity bracelets because they fuse the chain around the wrist of the customer to the exact size. These bracelets do not have a clasp. Customers can remove the metal by slicing the connection. They will need to return if they wish to have a reconnection. This bracelet is great for couples or friends to meet up and purchase matching jewelry sets.
What do you need?
You will need a pulse-arc welder to offer this experience. These can be purchased from many jewelry tool suppliers, including Pepe Tools. The welder emits a concentrated pulse to heat the metal on the chain. This tool requires the use of argon gas. Argon gas is non-flammable and safe, but it is crucial to the strength of your welding. The gas is essential for a strong weld. Welding without it will result in a weak bond. Argon gas can be purchased at your local welding supply shop.
These bracelets are intended to last forever, so you need a durable chain that will withstand everyday wear and not react to skin reactions. You should choose a shorter chain to avoid burning the wrist and overheating the metal.
How to make a permanent bracelet?
It is important to measure the chain length against your customer’s wrist. The chain should be flexible enough to move a little. Take the chain and cut it. You can make the chain look more seamless by cutting the link to fuse it together. You can also insert a jump ring and fuse it. You can quickly fuse the metal using your pulse arc welding machine according to safety instructions.
What should you know?
A 14kt yellow gold jump ring is required if you are using a gold-filled necklace. The weld will combine the gold-filled metal. You may also like to use silver jump rings. To ensure that you and your customers are not injured, it is important to read the safety instructions associated with your pulse-arc welder. It is possible to make a permanent anklet or necklace, but these are more susceptible to being broken due to the fact that they can be made in different locations.
Remember that sterling silver chains are likely to be exposed to materials that could cause tarnishing . Sulfates can be found in beauty products such as shampoos, lotions, and hair sprays. Sulfates can be found in hairspray, shampoo, lotion, and other beauty products. To avoid tarnishing , make sure that your customers are aware that jewelry may come in contact with any of these products. Permanent jewelry needs to be maintained and there are limits on how it can withstand.
What is not to use in permanent jewelry?
Permanent jewelry is meant to be worn every day and in all weather conditions. It’s crucial to choose jewelry that can withstand everyday wear. We recommend that you avoid certain items when adding permanent jewelry into your collection. You may have to wear them every day with stones and pearls other than sapphires/rubies or diamonds. We recommend jewelry with a Mohs Hardness of 9-10 if you plan to use stones. The layer of gold in gold-plated charms is thinner and more durable than that of solid gold or gold-filled. It is also not recommended to use enamel charms as they can chip easily from daily wear. Avoid porous materials that are likely to get too dirty or wear down. Finally, if the jump ring of 24 gauge is too big to fit through the link, you can switch to a larger chain. Don’t stretch the links, as this can cause a weak spot and increase the likelihood of it breaking.